In a friendly encounter held in Amsterdam, Scotland faced a significant defeat against the Netherlands, with the final score being 4-0. This loss marks Scotland's sixth consecutive game without a win, during which they have conceded a total of 18 goals, equating to the number of goals they had conceded in their previous 18 games. Despite a positive start, Scotland experienced a late collapse in the second half. Steve Clarke, Scotland's head coach, commented on the match's outcome as 'painful' but emphasized the need for the team to rest, recover, and prepare for their upcoming game against Northern Ireland on Tuesday night. The match was part of Scotland's preparation for the Euro 2024 finals, with expectations high due to the team's strong squad spirit and the anticipation of testing themselves against a formidable opponent.
Convincing win over Scotland offers Dutch no pleasure https://t.co/xPeYn1wmaq https://t.co/LPyG5dSt1y
Sluggish start no bother for Dutch as they beat Scotland 4-0 https://t.co/4JQsAKAluz https://t.co/ccy6HzpLLz
🗣️ "You can't really dress it up, it's painful" Steve Clarke reflects on Scotland's 4-0 defeat to Netherlands and says they will rest, recover and be ready to go against Northern Ireland on Tuesday night ⚽️⤵️ #BBCFootball https://t.co/ye8SuDGcjN
A late collapse by Scotland saw Steve Clarke’s side lose 4-0 to the Netherlands in their friendly encounter in Amsterdam https://t.co/x8NphodulM
After what was a positive start... It all went a bit downhill for Scotland in the second-half ⚽️🏴 #BBCFootball https://t.co/Qjpw6k0ZOg
Scotland's #EURO2024 preparations take a huge dent in Amsterdam. Steve Clarke's side are beaten 4-0 to make it six games without a win. They have now conceded 18 goals in that time, as many as they conceded in their previous 18 games. #NEDSCO https://t.co/bz6NqsfDbm
Who knows how it will end but the good thing about this Scotland performance in Amsterdam so far is that there’s more than just a plan to defend and threaten occasionally. And there’s composure on the ball in build up play.
🗣️ "This is the time we need to test ourselves" Hear from the Tartan Army ahead of tonight's friendly against the Netherlands in Amsterdam 🏴 Listen to the build-up on Sportsound now, kick-off at 19:45 (GMT) ⚽️📻 #BBCFootball https://t.co/UTJbgXUn2g
The most picked striker in our earlier squad selector... Lawrence Shankland starts for Scotland against the Netherlands! ⚽️ Our coverage is up and running, listen to the build-up on @BBCRadioScot now 📻 #BBCFootball https://t.co/zQvXjOXyqw
'Very rarely do the top players have two off days in a row' 😭 James McFadden recalls facing the Netherlands in 2003, which ended in a 6-0 defeat and shattered Scotland's Euro 2004 dreams 💔 Listen to the Scottish Football Podcast on @BBCSounds 🎧 #BBCFootball https://t.co/nQATScnHC6
Public service announcement for Scottish, Dutch & general ⚽️ lovers who happen to be in the USA on this chilly (where I am today anyway!) Friday. FS2 is showing Netherlands-Scotland which kicks off at 3:45 pm ET/12:45 pm Pac.
'They'll be looking forward to playing together again because there's such a great feeling amongst the squad' 🤝 On today's Scottish Football Podcast, James McFadden, Tom English and Liam McLeod look ahead to Scotland’s friendly with the Netherlands in Amsterdam 🇳🇱🏴 ⬇️ https://t.co/rjLcc8JBh4
Netherlands v Scotland: Euro 2024 finals have given 'extra edge' to training - Steve Clarke https://t.co/nxtmoUAtL1
'Everybody wants to be part of the squad that goes to Germany' 🇩🇪 Head coach Steve Clarke says that the Euros still feel "a little distant" to him, but that competition for places in his squad is hotting up as Scotland prepare for Friday's friendly against the Netherlands. ⬇️ https://t.co/62MbMrWRxU
Scotland possess ‘extra edge’ before Netherlands test, claims Steve Clarke https://t.co/ADChOvdvwP
Can Scotland repeat Faddy's 2003 heroics when they face the Netherlands? Read more ahead of the game ⤵️ #BBCFootball
Ian McCall thinks Lawrence Shankland should start in Amsterdam tomorrow night🏴 🤔Do you agree ? #BBCFootball https://t.co/IqjkFPXr5D